Overview
Quick reference in the selection and interpretation of markers in specific differential diagnosis
Practical handbook
299 color illustrations
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (16 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Immunocytochemistry
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Immunocytochemical Resolution of Diagnostic Problems: Case Examples
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Back Matter
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About this book
In recent years, cytology has played an increasingly important role in the diagnosis of disease, particularly those of neoplastic origin. It is not unusual for cytologic specimens to be the only diagnostic samples available from patients with cancer. Many ancillary tests traditionally performed on histologic material are now being performed on cytologic specimens. One such technique, immunocytochemistry (ICC), has already proved to be important in diagnostic tumor pathology.
This atlas examines the value of ICC as well as its limitations in contemporary cytology. Methods have been refined and high-quality reagents are now available. As a result, technical problems no longer present a major concern in this field. This volume will briefly address the technical aspects of ICC by providing practical advice for the users and analytical aspects of ICC, including correct selection of markers for specific differential diagnoses and incorporation of results in final cytologic interpretation; illustrate the utilization of ICC in the resolution of some common diagnostic problems in fine needle aspiration and body cavity fluid cytology. ICC of undifferentiated malignant neoplasms, carcinomas of unknown origin, and most importantly its utilization in specific differential diagnoses that are based on cytomorpholoy and patient’s clinical history is also discussed. This practical handbook will allow for quick reference in the selection and interpretation of markers in specific differential diagnostic in the daily practice of diagnostic cytology.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Parvin Ganjei-Azar, MD is Professor of Pathology and Director of Cytopathology at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida.
Mehrdad Nadji, MD is Professor of Pathology and Director of Immunohistochemistry at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Color Atlas of Immunocytochemistry in Diagnostic Cytology
Editors: Parvin Ganjei-Azar, Mehrdad Nadji
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-32122-6
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag US 2007
Softcover ISBN: 978-0-387-32121-9Published: 13 October 2006
eBook ISBN: 978-0-387-32122-6Published: 03 April 2007
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 308
Number of Illustrations: 299 illustrations in colour
Topics: Pathology